Ep. 37 - Opioid Addiction, Crisis, Prevention & Treatment ft. Jean Westenberg

<p>Our guest this week, <strong>Jean Westenberg</strong>, is pursuing a Master's degree in <strong>Experimental Medicine </strong>at the University of British Columbia (UBC). He is currently working under the supervision of Dr. Michael Krauss in his addiction and concurrent disorders lab, focusing on improving health outcomes in populations of opioid users, as well as those at risk of developing an addiction.</p> <p><strong>Questions Answered</strong><br> How do we distinguish between the nature of addiction to drugs vs. social media?<br> What makes Heroin so addictive and why is it so difficult to put it down?<br> How can we even begin to imagine the experience of heroin use?<br> What sorts of factors predispose me to developing an addiction?<br> What is the Opioid crisis, and how many people are affected ever year?<br> What is the crazy truth about overdoses?<br> And many, many more!</p> <p><strong>Topics &amp; Concepts</strong><br> Different Types of Addiction: Social Media, Gambling, Caffeine, Heroin<br> Opioids: Endogenous vs. Exogenous<br> The Overdose Factor<br> The Experience of Heroin<br> Concurrent Disorders<br> The Opioid Epidemic<br> Educating the Public<br> Imroving Health Outcomes<br> The Fentanyl Crisis<br> Complex Lifestyles<br> Social Support<br> Crisis by the Numbers<br> Overdose Reversal<br> Treatment<br> <br> <strong>Disclaimer: </strong><em>The following episode will be discussing substance use, which may be triggering for some. If you are struggling with your mental health, please seek help from a health professional. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on Abstract.</em></p> <p><strong>Follow &amp; Subscribe</strong>: <a href="https://sptfy.com/9zNA">Spotify, </a><a href="https://facebook.co